University of Maine Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Graduate Pathway
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway
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Get a head start on a Mechanical Engineering master’s degree
Accelerate your engineering education with the Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Graduate Pathway from the University of Southern Maine (USM). Offered in partnership with the University of Maine (UMaine), this pathway allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at USM while working towards a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UMaine.
Save time and money as you begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate at USM. Expand your technical knowledge, strengthen your engineering skills, and prepare for specialized roles in Mechanical Engineering.
How our 5-year Mechanical Engineering BS/MS program works
Fast-track your graduate education with USM’s 5-year Accelerated Graduate Pathway. In your final two undergraduate years, you can take up to 9 graduate-level credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees — saving time and money. After earning your BS, transition directly into the MS program with a reduced course load and a solid foundation for your remaining graduate studies.
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Receive guidance and support to follow pathway requirements and enroll in graduate-level courses.
Program duration
Typical completion time: 5 years.
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How the pathway works
Apply to this pathway in your third year of undergraduate study after meeting necessary progress requirements and graduate program admissions standards. Once admitted, you can complete up to 9 credits of eligible 400- and 500-level Mechanical Engineering or Engineering courses. These credits, including at least three graduate-level credits, satisfy requirements for your USM bachelors degree and the first year of the UMaine master’s program.
This pathway is offered in partnership between the University of Southern Maine (USM) and University of Maine (UMaine).
Major in Mechanical Engineering
To be accepted into this Accelerated Graduate Pathway, you must major in Mechanical Engineering at USM. The Department of Engineering has received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, which was formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Program requirements
You can apply for this pathway during your third year of undergraduate study at USM. To be eligible, you must have at least a 3.5 GPA and meet the specific credit and grade requirements for both your undergraduate program at USM and your University of Maine graduate program.
Admission into the UMaine Mechanical Engineering graduate program
While completing your undergraduate studies at the University of Southern Maine, you will need to submit the UMaine graduate application along with required admission materials. Your Academic Advisor at USM will provide necessary guidance on submitting your application.
About UMaine’s Mechanical Engineering program
Students in this Accelerated Graduate Pathway can choose from a thesis (4+2) or non-thesis option (4+1) once accepted into the UMaine graduate program. If you choose to complete a thesis, the pathway will take six years to complete. If you choose the non-thesis option, the pathway takes five years to complete.
Frequently asked questions
Accelerated Graduate Pathways at the University of Southern Maine offer undergraduate students a way to start their graduate studies while completing their bachelor’s degree. Have questions about what to expect if you choose an AGP at USM?
Next steps
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.
* Please note: You must enroll at the University before declaring this pathway. You can elect this pathway before February during your third year of undergraduate study. Current USM students should contact your Academic Advisor to learn more about how the pathway can work with your current academic progress.